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HDP to Germany’s Maas: We reject criminalizing remarks

HDP to Germany’s Maas: We reject criminalizing remarks

In a letter to Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, HDP Co-Chairs Buldan and Sancar have denounced the Ministry's remarks calling on the party “to clearly distance itself from the PKK, which is listed as a terrorist organisation also in the EU.”

Germany, Turkey want 'improved ties,' say foreign ministers

Germany, Turkey want 'improved ties,' say foreign ministers

Çavuşoğlu has said that visa liberalization for Turkey may be achieved in the near future.

19 January 2021

EU foreign ministers see 'no changes' in Turkey's behavior in Eastern Mediterranean

EU foreign ministers see 'no changes' in Turkey's behavior in Eastern Mediterranean

"In several aspects, the situation has worsened," EU's Borrell said after the foreign ministers meeting.

8 December 2020

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

While Foreign Minister of France Le Drian has accused Turkey of "carrying out provocative acts,” Germany’s Maas has found it “unacceptable” that Turkey has once again sent its seismic research vessel Oruç Reis to the Eastern Mediterranean.

16 October 2020

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

After Turkey issued a new Navtex alert for its Oruç Reis seismic research vessel yesterday, EU’s Josep Borell has urged Turkey to “not engage in negative behaviour” while Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has cancelled his scheduled visit to Turkey.

13 October 2020

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

Germany's Heiko Maas visited Ankara as part of Berlin's efforts to ease tensions between Turkey and Greece.

From Germany's Maas to Turkey and Greece: Have a direct dialogue

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

From Germany's Maas to Turkey and Greece: Have a direct dialogue

Ahead of his visit to Turkey, Germany’s Foreign Minister Maas first went to Greece to discuss the Eastern Mediterranan crisis. Meeting PM Mitsotakis, he said, “The windows for dialogue between Greece and Turkey must now be opened further.”

Germany's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey to discuss Eastern Medierranean issue

Germany's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey to discuss Eastern Medierranean issue

Berlin's efforts previously led Turkey to briefly suspend its hydrocarbon exploration activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Having already spent over a year behind bars in Turkey, Die Welt's former İstanbul correspondent has been handed a prison sentence for "terrorist propaganda."

Federal Press Office Confirms, Merkel Not to Attend Dinner Given for Erdoğan

Federal Press Office Confirms, Merkel Not to Attend Dinner Given for Erdoğan

Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and Minister of Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas will not attend the official dinner which will be given by President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier for President Erdoğan on September 27.

25 September 2018

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Concerning the potential Idlib operation, FM Çavuşoğlu has said, “Purpose of these attacks is to seize Idlib”. German FM Maas stated that they were “concerned of the developments at the border”.

6 September 2018

German FM in Turkey: We’ll Address Detention Cases

German FM in Turkey: We’ll Address Detention Cases

Speaking to German press ahead of his visit to Turkey today, German FM Maas has said that Germany they are “concerned about the many human rights violations in Turkey”.

5 September 2018